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The History of Alnwick Town Association Football Club Alnwick Town Association Football Club was formed in 1879, and was then known as Alnwick United Services. The club was the only Association Football side between Dunbar and Newcastle. It is believed that the club played in red shirts with thin black hoops, black shorts and black socks. In 1900 the club moved to our current home, St James’ Park. The club’s name was changed to Alnwick United Juniors. Between this time and the beginning of the First World War, the name changed between United and Town on several occasions, and also a brief spell as Alnwick St James’s. The club competed in the North Northumberland League until 1923, moving to the East Northumberland League until 1936. The club was then renamed Alnwick Town, and would compete in the Northern Alliance until 1982, apart from 1 season in the Durham Central League in 1964-65. The 60’s and early 70’s were Alnwick Town’s golden years, winning the Northern Alliance on 7 occasions and a league and cup double 5 times. In 1982-83, Alnwick Town were admitted into the newly formed Northern League Division 2. In the 1988/89 season the club finished runners-up and were promoted to the 1st Division, the highest league they have played in to date. The club also elected the league’s first female chairman, Judith Draycott. Relegation from the Northern League 1st Division followed in 1990/91. The club remained in the Northern League 2nd Division until 2006-07 when failing to meet ground criteria and lack of funds resulted in relegation to the Northern Alliance. A change in chairman, committee and management saved the club from extinction, and with the club spending 4 seasons in the Northern Alliance Premier Division, they were promoted back to the Northern League for the 2011-12 season. Whilst in the Alliance, the club won the Senior Benevolent Bowl and the Pinpoint Recruitment Cup. The club were also awarded F.A Charter Standard for the first time in their history. The club have spent the past 3 seasons in the Northern League, in the process achieving grade G ground status, preserving the club’s position in the Northern League. This means that the club are able to compete in the F.A Vase and the Northumberland Senior Cup. With plans for a new sporting club in place for Alnwick’s junior and senior sides, the future is looking bright.
Alnwick Town Association Football Club - Honours List Aged Miners Homes Cup Winners: 1936/37 Durham Central League Cup Winners: 1964/65 North Northumberland League: 1898/99 North Northumberland Minor Cup: 1903/04 Northern Alliance Challenge Cup Winners: 1961–62, 1965–66, 1967–68, 1968–69, 1970–71 Northern Alliance Champions: 1937/38, 1962/63, 1963/64, 1965/66, 1967/68, 1968/69, 1969/70, 1970/71, 1971/72 Northern Alliance Runners-Up: 1959–60, 1961–62, 1966–67, 1972–73, 2010–11 Northern Alliance Subsidiary Cup Winners: 1980/81 Northern League Division 2 Runners-Up: 1988/89 Northumberland Amateur Cup Winners: 1971-72 Northumberland Senior Benevolent Bowl WiNners: 1986/87, 2009/10 Northumberland Senior Cup Runners-Up: 1961/62 Pinpoint Recruitment Cup Winners: 2008/09 F.A Cup Best: 3rd Qualifying Round (1951-52, 1957-58) F.A Trophy Best: 3rd Qualifying Round (1990-91) F.A Vase Best: 2nd Round (1975-76)
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Alnwick Town Association Football Club Club Officials President The Duke of Northumberland Vice President Norman Laidler Chairman Tom McKie Vice Chairman (Development), Club Secretary & Press Officer Cyril Cox Vice Chairman (Juniors) & Charter Standard Compliance David Middleton Vice Chairman Ian Hogg Treasurer Stuart Cairns Assistant Secretary Bryan Ellis Reserve Team Secretary Dan Skelton First Team Manager Derek Atwell First Team Assistant Manager Steve Mullen Reserve Team Manager Andrew Atkinson Sports Therapist and Physio David Ross & Joanne Chisholm Groundsmen Ian Hogg & Des Lamb Caretaker Jimmy Lillico Programme / Website / Social Media Editor Michael Cook Commercial Manager Alan Lingwood Gatemen David Knapp and David Turnbull
St James’ Park, Weavers Way, Alnwick Northumberland NE66 1BG Matchday Programme Index Page 1: Club Officials, Address & Index Page 2: Welcome Notes Page 3: Chairman’s Notes Page 4 & 5: Sponsorship Opportunities Page 6 & 7: Alnwick Town Player Profiles Page 8 & 9: Alnwick Town Fixtures, Squads and Results Page 10 & 11: Matchday Squads Page 12: Alnwick Town Player Stats Page 13: Alnwick Town Reserves Info Page 14 & 15: Opposition Info Page 16: Northern League 1st Division Info Page 17: Northern League 2nd Divison Info Page 18: Record Against The Opposition Page 19: Club Noticeboard Page 20: Random Stats and Next Home Fixture
Programme Notes - The Editor So it’s been 2 disappointing results off the bounce following a resurgence in form. The Ryton game was always going to be difficult losing 2 centre backs that have been in good form. 1 of them is now back from holiday (Ross), but Tom Mac will be out for a few more weeks apparently with a ligament injury. It’s never easy sticking a new partnership in at the deep end, and unluckily for us we caught a Ryton side in form in front of goal. Stokesley was a different story. With Luc Glasper returning to Bedlington following a short term deal, Brian Brooks being unavailable for the weekend, and Sean Straker away with work commitments, we were left without a recognised goalkeeper. I wasn’t there, but it’s never an ideal situation having to play your leading goal scorer in net. Rumour has it that Shanka did get on the score sheet, shame it was in his own net. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The club results archive is beginning to take shape. The Northern Alliance have pointed me in the right direction for results of our most recent stay in the Alliance. Unfortunately anything before the late mid 90’s will only be found in dribs and drabs. If anyone has full results lists for season they would be greatly appreciated. Just let the club know if you have anything which may be of use. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Some of you may have seen a certain photograph on twitter, facebook, and on the back of the Northumberland Gazette. I had to turn off notifications on twitter due to the amount coming through at one point. It’s amazing what the camera can capture, even if it isn’t what it looks like. For those of you that haven’t seen it, I recommend checking twitter at some point, and look out for #cannytackle. Dan Palmer - twitter star for a day. Best of it is, Ryton’s player didn’t even remember a tackle taking place….. www.facebook.com/ alnwicktownafc Twitter: @alnwicktownafc
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The Chairman - Tom McKie Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to St James’ Park, the home of Alnwick Town AFC since 1900. A particularly warm welcome to today’s match officials, as well as the players, management and supporters of our opponents SOUTH SHIELDS Here at St James’ Park, we continue to improve our facilities every year, with both the ground and clubhouse being extensively upgraded since we returned to the Northern League, gaining a Grade G status in the process. You can now enjoy hot food and drink in ‘The Tea Hut’, which is located behind the top goal. Extremely good value for money. None of what you see today would have been possible without the continued support from all of our sponsors, in particular Kitson Windows, MKM, Jet Wash OK, Genix Dental Care, Northumberland Floor Sanding, Mark Ryder Heating and Plumbing , Coast and Castle Estate Agents, and Sportsworld Alnwick. I would also like to thank all of our volunteers who work continuously throughout the year in all sorts of weather conditions. Without their commitment and effort the club would simply not survive. Also the ‘472’ who turn up home and away to support the club. Finally a big thank you to those who have donated towards our new kit this season following a bit of a disaster! The support from the local community means a lot to the club. Please feel free to come into the clubhouse to enjoy a beverage or two! I hope you enjoy the match and have a safe journey home.
Tom McKie
Sponsorship Opportunities Pitchside Advertising Boards - £150 Pitchside advertising boards are in sight for all attending games for our first team and reserve sides, costing £150 per season. Boards are 8 x 2 feet in size, giving plenty of space for your to advertise your company logo and contact details. For more information, please e-mail atafc1879@btconnect.com or contact our Commercial Manager, Alan Lingwood.
Player Sponsorship - £10 For just £10 you or your business can sponsor your favourite player for the 2014/15 season. Sponsors are shown in the Player Profiles section of the programmes, whilst also appearing on a poster in the clubhouse, and online via our Twitter and Facebook pages. For a full list of players available to sponsor, please e-mail atafc1879@btconnect.com
Sponsorship Opportunities Pitch Sponsorship - £2.50 per section For just £2.50 you can sponsor a section of the St James’ Park pitch for the 2014/15 season. Sponsors are shown in every home programme on this page, whilst also appearing on a poster in the clubhouse, and online via our Twitter and Facebook pages. For more information please e-mail atafc1879@btconnect.com David Ross
Jasper
Ian Hogg
Sue Hogg Alfie Cook
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Copperfields
Iain Badger
THE 472 - LOUD AND PROUD CDTenerife 472
Man Utd 472
Alnwick Mags 472
Walsall 472
Cyril & Cyndy Cox
Alnwick Amateur Boxing Club
Alan Burn
Davidson & Son Freddie Murray
Steve Hall Kayden Wheatley
North East Spurs
Ryley Hogg
Sovereign Taxis Alnwick 01665 602 200
The Lunchbox
Christopher Hall
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Alnwick Town AFC Squad Profiles - 2014/2015 Season
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Goalkeeper: Sean Straker Straker looks set to be the new number 1 following the departure of Dan Mullen. Good shot stopper and a big lad. Wouldn’t like to get in the way of a punch.
Chris Boyes
Goalkeeper / Coach: Brian Brooks Brooka has signed on again this term ‘just in case’. Our new Tom Vickers, only available when the cricket is finished.
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Defender: Tom Macpherson Super Tom is set for a spell on the sidelines due to a ligament injury, but has put in some excellent performances at the heart of the defence before injury. Defender: Ross Straughan Waited for his chance, and he’s taken it at the centre of defence. Looks set to be part of the back 4 for years to come. Defender: Gloire Mbiavanga Our pacey French full-back has returned for a 2nd season at the club. Young player of the year last term. Bags of potential. Not much English in him.
Keith and Linda Douglas
Defender: Daniel Palmer Dan has joined this term from Red Row, and has taken the jump from North Northumberland League to Northern League in his stride. Famous online due to a ‘tackle’.
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Defender / Midfielder : Danny Lowes Possibly the longest serving player at the club (on a full time basis now), Danny can do a job anywhere along the back 4 and on the wing. Just got a cracking tattoo. Defender / Midfielder: Kieran Hogg Nippa has taken the matchday captains armband this term, and is putting in some good performances at both full back and centre midfield. Versatile. Defender / Midfielder / Coach: Bryan Murray The 472 will be in touch with Muzza at some point to get their trophy returned. Retirement? What retirement?!
Peter Roper
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Alnwick Town AFC Squad Profiles - 2014/2015 Season
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Midfielder: Tony Brown Alnwick Town’s midfield maestro, Tony has been the club’s leading scorer for the past 2 seasons. And he’s on the front cover of the programme.
Jon Egen
Midfielder: Darren Riddell ‘Barry’ (according to some of the 472) is in his first full season at the club, and has been a key player on the right of midfield with plenty of assists already this season.
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Midfielder: Brett Robertson Returning from injury, Brett is a tricky left midfielder who has the potential to cause any defence problems. Waiting for his chance.
Alan Burn
Midfielder / Forward: Keith Douglas The experienced head on the pitch, Keith has years of Northern League experience behind him.
Alnwick Memories
Midfielder / Forward: Jon Colley Hat-trick hero. The Great Escape. Jonny’s back, and already has a hat-trick against this season’s local rivals Heaton Stannington.
The Tea Hut
Forward: Stephen Hogg Hoggy is currently in retirement again, but is still making appearances when required for the reserves. His lad has a hell of a boot on him.
Tom McKie
Forward: Adam Shanks Back at the club and banging the goals in. One of the leagues’ leading scorers this term.
Bryan Ellis
Forward: Brad McClelland Another former junior who has returned to the club, Brad is in amongst the goals following serious injuries in previous seasons. Will play at a higher level.
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Manager: Derek Atwell “He came from Amble Town… To stop us going down… Derek Atwell.. Wooahhhh… Derek Atwell… Wooahhh”
Alnwick Town Fixtures, Squads and Results 2014/15
Opponents
Score
Att
1
2
3
4
5
6
CHESTER-LE-STREET TOWN
2-2
72
Mullen D
Mbiavanga G
Hogg K
Lowes D
Macpherson T
Elliott K
H
WILLINGTON
2-1
75
Mullen D
Mbiavanga G
Hogg K
Lowes D
Macpherson T
Douglas K
A
ESH WINNING
1-5
47
Straker S
Mbiavanga G
Hogg K
Lowes D
Macpherson T
Elliott K
19/08
A
DARLINGTON RAILWAY ATHLETIC
1-0
39
Straker S
Mbiavanga G
Hogg K
Lowes D
Macpherson T (Y)
Elliott K (Y)
23/08
H
WASHINGTON
2-4
50
Straker S
Mbiavanga G
Hogg K
Lowes D
Macpherson T (Y)
Douglas K
25/08
A
HEATON STANNINGTON
3-1
90
Mullen D
Mbiavanga G
Lowes D
Straughan R
Macpherson T
Elliott K
30/08
H
BILLINGHAM TOWN
4-3
52
Mullen D
Mbiavanga G
Murray B
Straughan R
Macpherson T
Elliott K
02/09
H
HEBBURN TOWN
1-5
69
Mullen D
Lowes D
Hogg K (Y)
Straughan R (R)
Macpherson T
Elliott K
06/09
H
SEAHAM RED STAR
4-8
78
Mullen D
Mbiavanga G
Hogg K
Straughan R
Macpherson T
Elliott K
09/09
A
THORNABY
2-1
59
Straker S
Palmer D
Hogg K (Y)
Straughan R
Macpherson T
Elliott K
13/09
A
NORTON & STOCKTON ANCIENTS
8-0
63
Straker S
Palmer D
Hogg K (Y)
Elliott K (Y)(Y)
Straughan R
Macpherson T
16/09
H
TEAM NORTHUMBRIA
4-3
101
Mullen D
Palmer D
Mbiavanga G
Lowes D
Macpherson T
Elliott K
20/09
H
WHICKHAM
2-3
48
Mullen D
Lowes D
Mbiavanga G
Straughan R
Macpherson T
Elliott K
23/09
A
JARROW ROOFING BCA (LCR1)
1-0
Straker S
Lowes D
Mbiavanga G (Y)
Straughan R
Macpherson T
Hogg K
27/09
H
RYHOPE COLLIERY WELFARE
3-1
53
Straker S
Mbiavanga G
Hogg K (Y)
Straughan R
Macpherson T
Gair R
04/10
H
PICKERING TOWN (FAV 2QR)
5-3
50
Straker S
Palmer D
Mbiavanga G
Straughan R (Y)
Macpherson T
Hogg K
07/10
H
HEATON STANNINGTON (NSC 1R)
5-3
77
11/10
A
BIRTLEY TOWN
1-2
18/10
H
RYTON & CRAWCROOK ALBION
0-6
25/10
A
STOKESLEY SPORTS CLUB
4-1
01/11
H
SOUTH SHIELDS
08/11
A
NORTHALLERTON TOWN
15/11
H
TOW LAW TOWN
22/11
A
BRANDON UNITED
29/11
H
ESH WINNING
06/12
A
WILLINGTON
13/12
H
DARLINGTON RAILWAY ATHLETIC
09/08
A
12/08 16/08
20/12
A
HEBBURN TOWN
27/12
H
HEATON STANNINGTON
03/01
A
BILLINGHAM TOWN
10/01
H
CHESTER-LE-STREET TOWN
17/01
A
WASHINGTON
24/01
H
THORNABY
31/01
A
TEAM NORTHUMBRIA
07/02
A
SEAHAM RED STAR
14/02
H
NORTON & STOCKTON ANCIENTS
21/02
A
RYHOPE COLLIERY WELFARE
28/02
A
WHICKHAM
07/03
H
BIRTLEY TOWN
14/03
A
RYTON & CRAWCROOK ALBION
21/03
H
STOKESLEY SPORTS CLUB
28/03
A
SOUTH SHIELDS
04/04
H
NORTHALLERTON TOWN
11/04
A
TOW LAW TOWN
18/04
H
BRANDON UNITED
54
Straker S
Palmer D
Hogg K
Straughan R
Macpherson T
Douglas K
Glasper L
Palmer D
Hogg K
Straughan R
Macpherson T
Douglas K
Glasper L
Palmer D
Hogg K
Dixon J
Lowes D
Douglas K
Shanks A
Douglas R
Mbiavanga G (Y)
Murray B (Y)
Straughan R
Hogg K
Key: (Y) = Yellow Card, (R) = Red Card, (#) = Substitute on for, # = Number of goals scored, FAV = F.A Vase, NSC = Northumberland Senior Cup, EAMC = Ernest Armstrong Memorial Cup, LC = League Cup. 7
8
9
10
11
12
13 / 17
14
15
16
Douglas K
Brown T 1
Shanks A 1
McClelland B
Colley J
Hogg S (10) (Y)
-
STRAUGHAN R (11)
Atwell D
Robertson B Robertson B
Colley J
Brown T 1
Shanks A 1
McClelland B
Hogg S
Straughan R (4)
Straker S (1)
Murray B
Atwell D
Douglas K 1
Brown T
Shanks S 3
McClelland B 1
Hogg S
Straughan R (4)
Mullen D
Robertson B
Murray B (7)
Atwell D
Douglas K
Brown T
Shanks A
McClelland B
Hogg S
Straughan R
Mullen D
Riddell D (11)
Robertson B
Colley J (10)
Riddell D
Brown T
Shanks A 1
McClelland B 1
Colley J (Y)
Straughan R
Mullen D (1)
Elliott K (11)
Hogg S (10)
Robertson B
Riddell D
Brown T
Shanks A (Y)
McClelland B
Douglas K 1
Robertson B (3)
Straker S
Murray B
Hogg K
Hogg S
Riddell D
Brown T
McClelland B 1
Douglas K 1
Robertson B 1
Hogg K (3)
Straker S
Hogg S (11) 1
Palmer D
Colley J (7)
Riddell D
Brown T
Shanks A
Douglas K 1 (Y)
Hogg S
-
Straker S
Colley J (7) (Y)
Palmer D (11)
Robertson B (8)
Lowes D 1
Douglas K
Shanks A 3
Colley J
Robertson B
Palmer D (2)
Straker S
McClelland B
Atwell D
-
Lowes D
Douglas K (Y)
Shanks A 1
Colley J
Robertson B
Mbiavanga G (11)
Mullen D
Atwell D
Riddell D
-
Mbiavanga G
Douglas K
Shanks A
Riddell D
Lowes D
Schiavetta D (8)
Mullen D
McClelland B (10)
Collins K (7)
Murray B
Riddell D (Y)
Hogg K
Shanks A 2
McClelland B 2
Graham C
Schiavetta D
Straker S
Douglas R (2)
Brown T (7)
Murray B
Riddell D 1
Brown T
Shanks A 1
McClelland B
Douglas K
Murray B (3)
Straker S
Palmer D
Atwell D
-
Riddell D
Brown T
Shanks A
McClelland B
Graham C
Douglas R
Mullen D
Douglas K (9)
Gair R (8)
-
Riddell D
Brown T
Shanks A
McClelland B 3
Colley J
Murray B
Mullen D
Douglas K (11)
Palmer D
Atwell D
Elliott K (10)
Lowes D (11)
Murray B
Murray B (6)
Douglas R (7)
Douglas R (5)
Robertson B
Murray B
Palmer D (9)
Atwell D (3)
Riddell D
Brown T
Shanks A 4
McClelland B 1
Colley J
Douglas K (3)
Mullen D
Riddell D 1
Brown T 1
Shanks A
Lowes D
Colley J 3
Mbiavanga G
Atwell D
Riddell D
Brown T
Shanks A
McClelland B
Colley J 2
Mbiavanga G
Riddell D
Brown T
Shanks A
McClelland B
Colley J
Riddell D
Brown T
Douglas K
McClelland B 1
Lowes D
Atwell D Brooks B
Lowes J (11)
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Ebac Northern League Division 2
Alnwick Town v South Shields Alnwick Town AFC Squad
Colours
Tony Brown
Gloire Mbiavanga
Jon Colley
Brad McClelland
Jamie Dixon
Bryan Murray
Keith Douglas
Daniel Palmer
Ryan Douglas
Darren Riddell
Kevin Elliott
Brett Robertson
Kieran Hogg
Adam Shanks
Danny Lowes
Sean Straker
Tom Macpherson
Ross Straughan
Black and White Stripes
Black Shorts
Black Socks
Manager
Assistant
Sports Therapists
Derek Atwell
Steve Mullen
David Ross / Joanne Chisholm
Saturday 1st November 2014 Referee: A McDonough Assistants: P Nedyalkov I Owens
South Shields FC Squad Simon Parkin
Lee Maitland
James Talbot
Adam Sharpe
Chris Feasey
Graham Stephenson
Aron Burn
Alex Kempster
Chris Locke
Andy Renton
Steven Graham
Dan Hall
Abu Salim
Paul Kane
Barrie Smith
Lloyd Evans
Stephen Ramsey
Craig Roberts
Colours
Maroon Shirts
White Shorts
White Socks
Manager
Assistant
Physio
Jon King
Lee Bell
George McLaughlin
Alnwick Town Player Stats Appearance Info Player
L
ATWELL, DEREK
LS
ULS
1
9
BROOKS, BRIAN
C
CS
Goal Info
UCS
T
TS
1
0
1
1
LG
CG
Cards TG
0
0
13
1
3
16
1
2
1
3
COLLEY, JON
8
3
2
10
3
2
3
5
0
1
0
1
0
0
16
3
1
4
0
1
0
DIXON, JAMIE
1
DOUGLAS, KEITH
15
1
DOUGLAS, RYAN
1
3
1
ELLIOTT, KEVIN
11
1
1
11
2
0
GAIR, ROSS
1
1
1
1
0
GLASPER, LUC
2
GRAHAM, CHRIS
1
1
HOGG, KIERAN
14
1
1
HOGG, STEPHEN
4
2
1
LOWES, DANNY
14
LOWES, JAKE
2 1
4
2
3
2
0
0
2
0
0
3
17
1
0
4
4
2
1
1
1
16
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
18
0
0
2
15
2
0
2
15
1
2
8
1
0
1
2
3
0
2
7
3
3
14
1
1
6
3
3
1
1
0
1
MACPHERSON, TOM
15
MBIAVANGA, GLOIRE
13
2
1
2
MCCLELLAND, BRAD
13
1
1
2
MULLEN, DANIEL
8
1
5
MURRAY, BRYAN
2
2
6
PALMER, DANIEL
3
5
3
3
RIDDELL, DARREN
11
1
1
ROBERTSON, BRETT
3
3 1
1
1
OWN GOALS
9
0
SCHIAVETTA, DOMINIC
4
2
1
2
R
0
BROWN, TONY
COLLINS, KENNY
Y
1
0
1
10
1
0 0
1
2
2
1 0
SHANKS, ADAM
16
3
19
0
STRAKER, SEAN
6
1
6
3
9
1
13
4
17 0
STRAUGHAN, ROSS
10
3
2
3
13
3
0
1
1
L = League Appearance, LS = League Substitute Appearance, ULS = Unused League Substitute, C = Cup Appearance, CS = Cup Substitute Appearance, UCS = Unused Cup Substitute, T = Total Appearances, TS = Total Substitute Appearances, LG = League Goals, CG = Cup Goals, TG = Total Goals, Y = Yellow Cards, R = Red Cards.
1
Alnwick Town Reserves #
Club
P
W
D
L
GF
GA
GD
PTS
1
Shilbottle C W
10
9
0
1
46
14
32
27
2
Grainger Park Boys Club
11
8
2
1
40
15
25
26
3
Lindisfarne Custom Planet
11
7
2
2
37
26
11
23
4
Newcastle Benfield Reserves
9
7
0
2
33
18
15
21
5
Longbenton
11
6
2
3
37
22
15
20
6
Gateshead Leam Rangers
9
6
1
2
21
13
8
19
7
Whitburn Athletic
11
6
2
3
31
24
7
17
8
High Howdon Social Club
11
5
2
4
27
21
6
17
9
Seaton Burn
10
3
3
4
15
17
-2
12
10
Swalwell
11
4
0
7
25
33
-8
12
11
Forest Hall
11
3
1
7
18
26
-8
10
12
Willington Quay Saints
10
2
3
5
15
19
-4
9
13
Cramlington United
11
2
2
7
21
33
-12
8
14
West Allotment Celtic A
11
1
3
7
17
36
-19
6
15
Alnwick Town Reserves
11
1
3
7
13
32
-19
3
16
Wideopen And District
10
1
0
9
9
56
-47
3
-3
-3
Results
Fixtures
Saturday 25th October 2014
Saturday 1st November 2014
Alnwick Town Reserves 3-3 Longbenton High Howden Social Club 2-3 Shilbottle CW
Longbenton v Newcastle Benfield Reserves Swalwell v Wideopen & District West Allotment Celtic ‘A’ v Forest Hall Whitburn Athletic v Gateshead Leam Rangers
Bluefin Sport Amateur Cup 2nd Round West Allotment Celtic ‘A’ 1-6 Newcastle Benfield Reserves Wideopen & District 0-4 Grainger Park Boys Club Seaton Burn 3-5 Whitburn Athletic Forest Hall 0-2 Gateshead Leam Rangers
Selected Minor Cup 3rd Round Alnwick Town Reserves v Bamburgh Castle Alnmouth United v Grainger Park Boys Club Bedlington Terriers Reserves v Belford Newcastle City v Shilbottle CW Tweedmouth Rangers v AFC Newbiggin
Today’s Opponents - South Shields History The history of Shields mark 1 is blurred but reports in the local Gazette suggest that the South Shields Association Football team’s first recorded result was a 2-1 win in September 1889 against Gateshead Albion, though mention was made of three games the previous season. South Shields Athletic formed in 1897 to play in the Northern Alliance, but folded in 1902. South Shields Adelaide, nicknamed the Laides, were formed in 1899 by Jack Inskip, and after joining the Northern Alliance, moved to the North Eastern League in 1908 – 09, becoming a limited company, Adelaide had been dropped from the name in 1905 and in 1913 the club unsuccessfully applied to the football league polling no votes. In 1919 they contested the post war Victory Shield alongside Newcastle, Sunderland and others, and joined the extended Football league division two in 1919 – 20 amassing 28 club votes. The first game was a 1-0 defeat at Fulham watched by 20,000 and though big crowds were commonplace, at Shields Horsley Hill Ground success proved elusive. The biggest recorded home crowd was in 1926 – 27 when 24,348 turned out for an FA Cup quarter final with Swansea Town, and the Welsh underdogs from Division Three (South) spoiled the party. Relegation came the following season, and after two Division Three (North) seasons the club folded in 1930 despite finishing seventh, and was taken over in its entirety by Gateshead. That was it until 1936 – 37 when, with financial support from the Shields gazette, the team re – formed in the North Eastern League and enjoyed immediate success in both league and Durham Challenge Cup before war broke out. Gates often exceeded 10,000. The record at Simonside Hall (the clubs home from 1951) is thought to be 18,000 for the 1957 – 58 FA Cup tie with York City, though the figure 21,000 has also been reported. Numerous great FA Cup days included the 4-1 defeat at QPR in 1970, and the 10 goal feat by Chris Marron – claimed to be an FA Cup record – in the 13-0 win over Radcliffe Welfare in 1947. Enforced moves resulted from the folding of the North Eastern League in 1957-58, the Midland League in 1959-60, the northern Counties League in 1961-62, the re-formed North Eastern League in 1963-64 and the North Regional League in 1967-68. The Northern Premier League was next stop, and though the League didn’t fold, the club did, in 1974. Its demise was common knowledge before the event, and even though the club reached the FA Trophy semi-final losing 3-0 on aggregate to a Morecambe side it had beaten 6-0 and 7-1 in the League – only 1117 bothered to watch the home leg. The club in its present form was born that year, a phoenix from the ashes, after a second defection to Gateshead by the towns Northern Premier League club, and the sale of Simonside Hall, given to the club by supporters. The re-formed club under Chairman Martin Ford, was based at the councils Jack Clark Park . After two title winning seasons in the Northern Alliance , and a run to the ¼ finals of the FA Vase, Shields joined the Wearside League. Ultimately it fell to chairman John Rundle and his family to provide a new ground at Filtrona Park , which was re-developed and first used by the club in 1992. The first time a team ran out at Filtrona was an emotional day for every follower of the club, in particular for President Dick Butler who died in September 1996. On 4th February 2006 the chairman announced that the club was to fold, local people were incensed that a club like South Shields was going to the wall, and after a meeting with the chairman they decided to take the club on. Against the odds and the deduction of six league points which were incurred from the previous management team, new manager Mick Taylor and his brother Joe as his assistant together with some new players fought off the threat of relegation and kept South Shields status in the Northern League secure, beating Penrith in the last game of the season in a thrilling 2 – 1 victory. Club President the Rt. Hon David Milliband called into the club to pass on his best wishes. During the 2006 / 2007 season due to work commitments, the manager Mick Taylor and his brother Joe left the club, Gary Steadman was promoted from player coach to manager with Tony Gibson a previous South Shields FC manager coming in as his assistant. Justin Perry a well-respected player with Northern League Management experience stepped into the player/assistant manager post in 2007 – 08. The 2007 - 08 season ended with the club once again gaining promotion to the 1st division of the Northern League with a second place finish in the league. The first season in the top flight ended with the club retaining its top-flight status and now looks to become established in the league. The 2009-10 season ended with a top half finish in the league and victory in the final of the Brooks Mileson Memorial League Cup in front of a large vociferous crowd at Dunston. As a result of the victory Shields met Spennymoor Town in the JR Cleator Cup, the curtain raiser to the season; against the odds the Mariners claimed a 1-0 victory in a hard fought encounter at the Brewery Field. At the start of the 2010-11 season the management team were joined by Jon King, a much travelled and experienced Northern League player. Unfortunately in the early part of the 2011 – 12 season manager Gary Steadman and assistant Justin Perry stood down from their roles. The committee acted quickly to appoint Jon King as the new manager; for the 2014-15 Jon has brought in former Mariner Lee Bell to assist him.
Today’s Opponents - South Shields Player Profiles 2014-15 Stephen Ramsey – a strong young centre forward, holds the ball up well and has a good touch. Stephen has made almost 250 appearances for the club and has scored over 50 goals. Chris Feasey – Chris has made almost 250 appearances for the club; Chris will pose a threat to opposition defences with his pace and superb distribution. Barrie Smith – Barrie is in his fifth season at the club, a tenacious tackler, Barrie patrols the right flank where his pace and control causes headaches for the opposition, as club captain Barrie always leads by example. Chris Locke – Chris is in his second season at the club, a versatile performer equally comfortable on the right or in the centre of the defence; strong in the tackle and also links well with midfield. Steven Graham – Steven is an experienced Northern League player and will add steel to the centre of midfield; Steven also offers a goal threat at set pieces. Paul Kane – Paul is returning to the club for a third spell, Paul creates havoc in opposition defences with his strength and pace, with a powerful shot he is lethal in or around the box. Graham Stephenson – Graham signed for the club following good displays in the pre season friendlies. Abu Salim – left sided player, Abu causes problems for opposition defences with his electric pace. David Molloy – David is an experienced target man, he holds the ball up well and creates opportunities for his fellow strikers as well as contributing to the goal scoring charts himself. Steven Hubery – Steven joined the club from Horden CW, he is an experienced shot stopper that commands his area well and has good organisational skills that keep the defence alert. Aron Burn – in his first season at the club Aron is a commanding figure in the heart of the defence. Lee Maitland – Lee is a tenacious midfielder, strong tackling and links well with forwards. James Pickering – James has returned to the club following a season out, former young player of the year, James is a pacy left sided player. Alex Kempster – Alex is a pacy midfielder, signed from Silksworth in the Wearside League. David Conroy – in his second spell at the club, David is returning to form following a long term injury. James Talbot – James is in his first season at the club, James enjoys a central midfield role and links well with the forward line and also contributes to the goal scoring charts. Andy Renton – Andy joins the club from Northern Alliance side Gosforth Bohemians, Andy is a creative midfielder with an eye for goal. David Halliday – David is in his second season at the club, a strong tackling central midfielder. David is equally comfortable in the air or with the ball at his feet.
Ebac Northern League Division 1 Pos 1
Team West Auckland Town
P 17
W 12
D 3
L 2
F 54
A 25
GD 29
Pts 39
2 3
Marske United North Shields
16 15
11 11
3 1
2 3
42 35
23 13
19 22
36 34
4
Dunston UTS
15
11
0
4
29
20
9
33
5
Bedlington Terriers
18
10
2
6
39
28
11
32
6
Bishop Auckland
15
9
1
5
25
19
6
28
7
Jarrow Roofing BCA
16
8
3
5
30
22
8
27
8
Guisborough Town
17
7
5
5
31
22
9
26
9
Consett
15
7
4
4
36
24
12
25
10
Morpeth Town
19
6
7
6
33
36
-3
25
11
Shildon
12
7
2
3
25
16
9
23
12
Durham City
15
7
2
6
27
23
4
23
13
Whitley Bay
15
7
2
6
30
33
-3
23
14
Ashington
16
6
3
7
30
28
2
21
15
Penrith
15
4
5
6
22
31
-9
17
16
Newton Aycliffe
18
5
1
12
23
37
-14
16
17
Newcastle Benfield
14
4
2
8
25
25
0
14
18 19
West Allotment Celtic Celtic Nation FC
14 16
4 3
1 3
9 10
18 18
39 36
-21 -18
13 12
20 21 22
Billingham Synthonia Sunderland RCA Crook Town
17 15 18
3 2 1
2 4 2
12 9 15
28 19 19
46 31 61
-18 -12 -42
11 10 5
Results
Fixtures
Saturday 25th October 2014
Saturday 1st November 2014 Celtic Nation v Ashington Dunston UTS v Penrith Durham City v Morpeth Town Newcastle Benfield v West Auckland Town Newton Aycliffe v Jarrow Roofing BCA
Ashington 2-1 Penrith Consett 5-0 Crook Town Dunston UTS 5-4 Durham City Guisborough Town 1-2 Whitley Bay Jarrow Roofing BCA 1-0 Bishop Auckland Marske United 2-0 Billingham Synthonia Morpeth Town 1-4 Newton Aycliffe North Shields 1-0 Celtic Nation Sunderland RCA 3-0 Newcastle Benfield West Auckland Town 7-2 Bedlington Terriers
Selected F.A Vase Ties Bedlington Terriers v Whitley Bay Bottesford v Ryhope CW Marske United v Winterton Rangers North Shields v AFC Emley Selby Town v Seaham Red Star Sunderland RCA v Handsworth Parramore
Ebac Northern League Division 2 Pos 1
Team Northumbria
P 19
W 12
D 4
L 3
F 50
A 17
GD 33
Pts 40
2 3
Norton & Stockton Ancients Seaham Red Star
17 15
12 11
3 2
2 2
46 42
27 19
19 23
39 35
4 5
Ryhope CW Heaton Stannington
17 17
9 10
5 1
3 6
44 43
28 24
16 19
32 31
6
Darlington RA
17
9
4
4
34
29
5
31
Hebburn Town
17
8
6
3
52
26
26
30
8
Washington
15
9
3
3
53
31
22
30
9
Ryton & Crawcrook Albion
16
8
3
5
35
33
2
27
10 11
Thornaby Chester-Le-Street
16 16
8 6
3 5
5 5
33 30
33 23
0 7
27 23
12
Whickham
17
6
4
7
32
30
2
22
13
Northallerton Town
17
6
3
8
42
35
7
21
14
South Shields
17
6
3
8
40
34
6
21
Birtley Town
16
6
2
8
27
41
-14
20
16
Willington
16
5
4
7
24
26
-2
19
17
Alnwick Town
17
6
1
10
34
56
-22
19
18
Billingham Town
14
3
6
5
19
21
-2
15
19 20
Stokesley Sports Club Tow Law Town
17 19
4 2
1 5
12 12
32 17
49 45
-17 -28
13 11
21 22
Esh Winning Brandon United
18 18
2 0
2 2
14 16
10 15
71 56
-61 -41
8 2
7
15
Team
Results
Fixtures
Saturday 25th October 2014
Saturday 1st November 2014 Alnwick Town v South Shields Birtley Town v Ryton & Crawcrook Albion Brandon United v Billingham Town Darlington RA v Chester-le-Street Esh Winning v Heaton Stannington Hebburn Town v Team Northumbria
Billingham Town 4-1 Tow Law Town Birtley Town 1-4 Ryhope CW Chester-le-Street 5-2 Willington Heaton Stannington 5-1 Brandon United Northallerton Town 0-1 Seaham Red Star Ryton & Crawcrook Albion 1-1 Whickham South Shields 2-3 Norton & Stockton Ancients Stokesley Sports Club 4-1 Alnwick Town Team Northumbria 1-0 Darlington RA Thornaby 2-1 Hebburn Town Washington 9-0 Esh Winning
Norton & Stockton Ancients v Northallerton Town
Whickham v Stokesley Sports Club Willington v Washington
Records Against The Opposition Saturday 29th March 2014 South Shields 0-3 Alnwick Town Saturday 2nd November 2013 Alnwick Town 1-1 South Shields Tuesday 13th November 2012 (League Cup) South Shields 4-2 Alnwick Town Saturday 14th April 2007 Alnwick Town 1-2 South Shields Saturday 25th November 2006 South Shields 3-0 Alnwick Town Wednesday 29th March 2006 South Shields 4-1 Alnwick Town Saturday 24th September 2005 Alnwick Town 2-2 South Shields Saturday 20th November 2004 South Shields 2-2 Alnwick Town Date unknown at time of printing! 2004/05 Season Alnwick Town 1-0 South Shields Tuesday 6th April 2004 Alnwick Town 3-0 South Shields Wednesday 25th February 2004 (League Cup) Alnwick Town 2-1 South Shields Saturday 8th November 2003 South Shields 2-0 Alnwick Town Saturday 26th April 2003 Alnwick Town 2-3 South Shields Saturday 26th October 2002 South Shields 3-1 Alnwick Town Tuesday 12th March 2002 Alnwick Town 1-1 South Shields Tuesday 28th August 2001 South Shields 1-1 Alnwick Town Wednesday 25th April 2001 South Shields 2-4 Alnwick Town Tuesday 5th September 2000 Alnwick Town 2-2 South Shields
Played: 18
Record Since 2000: Alnwick Wins: 5 Draws: 6 South Shields Wins: 7 Alnwick Goals: 29 South Shields Goals: 33
Club Noticeboard Alnwick Town Programme Shop We have a large collection of Newcastle United and Sunderland programme for sale, as well other football league, non league and miscellaneous football items. All programmes are priced at just 50p each, real value for money. Please pay for any programmes purchased at the bar. Donations are always gratefully accepted. To donate programmes please e-mail atafc1879@btconnect.com or drop them off on a matchday. Alnwick Town Football Club are now holding a Bingo Night every Monday night in the clubhouse. Eyes Down at 7:30pm, we hope to see you there. Raffle prizes are always appreciated. If you have any spare bottles of wine to donate please let us know. Volunteers are always welcomed at the club for various jobs on a matchday. If you have the time to spare, or know someone who would be interested in getting involved with the club then please get in touch. “Volunteers don’t get paid… not because they’re worthless, but because they are priceless” The Tea Hut is now open for business behind the goal in the car park. Pop in and say hello to Ian Hogg who has done a fantastic job with it, and buy a pie and a cuppa! It’s excellent value for money, and Ian is aiming for the Tea Hut of the Year award this season.
Random Stats & Next Home Fixture Since returning to the Northern League, Alnwick Town have received a total of 10 red cards.
Alnwick Town have used 29 players in league and cup games so far this season. Adam Shanks has averaged a goal every 1.12 games so far this season.
Tom Macpherson has averaged a yellow card once every 11 games in his Alnwick Town career. Gloire Mbiavanga has started 30 games for the club.
Alnwick Town are the only side in the Northern League yet to keep a clean sheet this season. 88 players have been in Alnwick Town league and cup squads since the 2011/2012 season. Next Home Fixture
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